Former leading New Zealand publisher and bookseller, and widely experienced judge of both the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Montana New Zealand Book Awards, talks about what he is currently reading, what impresses him and what doesn't, along with chat about the international English language book scene, and links to sites of interest to booklovers.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

The Best Books Flavorpill Staffers Read in 2012

Year-end best-of book lists can be tough. After all, if
you’re anything like us, you’re still catching up on the best books of 2010
— or 1910 — and only sneaking a few brand new hardcovers into the mix. So
when sitting down to contemplate our collective year in reading, we decided
to include everything, not just the new stuff. After the jump, your
humble literary editor and a few other Flavorpill staffers expound on the
best books we read this year — whether they be books that came out this
year, or just the ones we finally (finally!) got around to reading. And
inquiring minds want to know, dear readers, what was the best book you read this year? Let
us know in the comments. …
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